Poets and Muses: We chat with poets about their inspirations

Poets and Muses: We chat with poets about their inspirations

Award-winning weekly poetry podcast where we chat with poets about their inspirations. https://poetsandmuses.com Instagram and Twitter: @PoetsandMuses

Episodes

March 3, 2022 68 mins
This week, Danabelle (https://danabellegutierrez.com/) and I, Imogen Arate (https://poetsandmuses.com/imogen-arate/), discuss our respective poems, "Uwi" and "The Skeptical Merchant," and belonging. You can read Danabelle's poem at: https://www.thecommononline.org/uwi/ And follow her at: 1. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/danabellegutierrez and 2. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danabellegutierrez/ Links to topics we dis...
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This week, Mosh (https://www.3plem.com/) and I, Imogen Arate (https://poetsandmuses.com/imogen-arate/), discuss our respective poems, "Hoard" and "Facing the Sun," and Hidden Truths. You can also follow Mosh at: 1. Twitter: https://twitter.com/moshiruuu 2. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moshiruu/ Photo of Mosh by by Aasiyah (https://www.instagram.com/simostick/). #Poetrypodcasts #PoetsandMuses #ImogenArate #Mosh #Hoard #Fa...
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February 17, 2022 65 mins
This week, Anna (https://www.facebook.com/anna.turner.526) and I, Imogen Arate (https://poetsandmuses.com/imogen-arate/), discuss our respective poems, "Paperdolls" and "A Stroll down Memory Lane," and living up to others' standards. You can also find Anna at: https://www.instagram.com/anact8/ Photo provided by Anna Turner. #Poetrypodcasts #PoetsandMuses #ImogenArate #AnnaTurner #Paperdolls #AStrolldownMemoryLane #UKborn #Livesi...
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February 11, 2022 72 mins
This week, Ben (http://hellopoetry.com/benkellis) and I, Imogen Arate (https://poetsandmuses.com/imogen-arate/), discuss our respective poems, "There is no age" (with "Preamble") and "Relapses," and our desires to be seen as fully fledged human beings. Read Ben's poems at: 1. "Preamble": https://hellopoetry.com/poem/4261991/preamble/ 2. "There is no age": https://hellopoetry.com/poem/4155641/this-is-no-age/ Photo of Ben Ellis by...
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February 4, 2022 57 mins
This week, Poulami (https://www.instagram.com/poulamisoni/) and I, Imogen Arate (https://poetsandmuses.com/imogen-arate/), discuss our respective poems, "Raag Darbari" and "Her Idol," and our grandfathers. Links to topics we touched on: 1. 1947 Partition of India: https://exhibits.stanford.edu/1947-partition/about/1947-partition-of-india-pakistan and https://theconversation.com/how-the-partition-of-india-happened-and-why-its-effec...
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January 30, 2022 62 mins
This week, Daren (https://www.facebook.com/DK-Pacific-Poet-Daren-Kamali-1540869496238308/) and I, Imogen Arate (https://poetsandmuses.com/imogen-arate/), discuss our respective poems, "She is Nana" and "Advice from Peach Blossoms," and our grandmothers. You can find Daren's books at: https://www.amazon.com/s?i=stripbooks&rh=p_27%3ADaren+Kamali&s=relevancerank&text=Daren+Kamali&ref=dp_byline_sr_book_1 You can also follow Daren at:...
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January 23, 2022 62 mins
This week, Alana (https://womanasriot.com/) and I, Imogen Arate (https://poetsandmuses.com/imogen-arate/), discuss our respective poems, "The Book of Vashti" and "Women's Rage," and gender equality. You can also follow Alana on: 1. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/womanasriot/ 2. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/womanasriot/ 3. Twitter: https://twitter.com/womanasriot Links to topics we touched on: 1. An explanation about t...
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January 12, 2022 60 mins
This week, Carlos (https://www.blurb.com/user/packers79) and I (https://poetsandmuses.com/Imogen-arate/) discuss our respective poems, "Suffer Garden Bliss" and "Skipping the Path," and mass consumption. You can also follow Carlos on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100009818411738 Find Carlos's books at: 1. Whimsical Nihilism www.blurb.com/b/8779148-whimsical-nihilism 2. Harshing the Mellow www.blurb.com/b/76429...
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January 7, 2022 70 mins
This week, Khalisa (https://khalisarae.com)and I, Imogen Arate (https://poetsandmuses.com/imogen-arate/), discuss our respective poems, "WAP as Wishing Wells" and "Weathered Landmark," and sexual repression. You can also find Khalisa at: 1. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/khalisaandco 2. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/khalisaandco/ 3. Twitter: https://twitter.com/khalisaandco Links to the topics we touched on: 1. Levator...
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December 28, 2021 61 mins
This week, Keagan (https://www.instagram.com/kwheat09/) and I, Imogen Arate (https://poetsandmuses.com/imogen-arate/), discuss our respective poems, "For Being Lived With" and "Keep in Shape," and transitions. You can read Keagan's poem at: https://houstonreviewofbooks.com/2020/12/26/four-poems/ and Imogen's poem at: https://www.nude-studio.co/post/keep-in-shape You can also follow Keagan on 1. Twitter: https://twitter.com/kwhea...
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December 22, 2021 72 mins
This week, Karo (http://www.karoska.com) and I, Imogen Arate (https://poetsandmuses.com/imogen-arate/), discuss our respective poems, "I want to belong" and "Always a Part of Me," and hybrid identities. You can read Karo's poem at: https://www.dstlarts.org/product/gathering-grandmothers-bones/120 You can also follow Karo on 1. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/karoo_skaa/ 2. Twitter: https://twitter.com/karoo_skaa Photo prov...
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December 16, 2021 77 mins
This week, Troy (https://www.instagram.com/troyghw/) and I, Imogen Arate (https://poetsandmuses.com/imogen-arate/), discuss our respective poems, "The gardening instinct" and "Reaching a Low," and unearthing family history. Photo of Troy Wong by Thom Davies (https://thomdavies.com.au/). #Poetrypodcasts #PoetsandMuses #ImogenArate #TroyWong #Thegardeninginstinct #ReachingaLow #UnearthingFamilyHistory #AsianAustralianWriter #Teache...
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December 8, 2021 2 mins
For those early birds who've already listened to it, I hope you enjoyed the episode as much as Anzhela and I did recording it. For those who haven't heard it, I'm sorry to say that it is no longer available. While you are here, please take a listen to our chats with the other 139 poets in and outside of the United States. This week, Anzhela (https://www.instagram.com/speaking_that_word/) and I, Imogen Arate (https://poetsandmuses...
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December 3, 2021 64 mins
This week, James (https://www.facebook.com/BigGameJamesC) and I, Imogen Arate (https://poetsandmuses.com/imogen-arate/), discuss our respective poems, "How to Survive" and "Buckling," and anti-Black violence. You can also follow James on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/mrlovingwords/ Photo by James Coats. #Poetrypodcasts #PoetsandMuses #ImogenArate #JamesCoats #HowtoSurvive #Buckling #Poet #Artist #SpokenWordArtist #Sout...
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November 25, 2021 71 mins
This week, Kolton (https://paintedmesas.wordpress.com/) and I, Imogen Arate (https://poetsandmuses.com/imogen-arate/), discuss our respective poems, "The (end) call" and "Departure," and endings. You can also follow Kolton on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/kolton.nephew/ Links to the topics we touched on: 1. List of Diné/Navajo Clans: https://dictionary.nihizaad.com/list-of-navajo-clans/ 2. Leslie Marmon Silko: https://w...
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November 18, 2021 74 mins
This week, @YehyaReadsPoetry (https://twitter.com/YehyaBarakat4) and I, Imogen Arate (https://poetsandmuses.com/imogen-arate/), discuss our respective poems, "Cleaning the graves" and "Rubicon," and points of no return. You can also follow Yehya on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/yehya_barakat12/ Links to the topics we touched on: 1. Rubicon meaning and origins: https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Rubicon 2. Map of...
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November 12, 2021 79 mins
This week, Nazelah (https://nazelah.wixsite.com/nazelah) and I, Imogen Arate (https://poetsandmuses.com/imogen-arate/), discuss our respective poems, "alchemy" and "Steps," and abuse. You can also follow Nazelah at: 1. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nazelah/ 2. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/supernaz_your_superfriend/ Picture by Nazelah Jamison. Links to the topics we touched on: 1. Diversification: https://www.investo...
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November 3, 2021 61 mins
This week, Piet (https://pietnieuwland.simplesite.com) and I, Imogen Arate (https://poetsandmuses.com/imogen-arate/), discuss our respective poems, "As light into water" and "How to Capture Steam," and nature. You can read Piet's poem at: https://www.cyberwit.net/publications/1590 You can also follow Piet at: 1. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pietnieuwland 2. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pietnieuwland/ 3. Twitter: htt...
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October 28, 2021 76 mins
This week, Taté (https://www.jtatewalker.com/) and I, Imogen Arate (https://poetsandmuses.com/imogen-arate/), discuss our respective poems, "I LIKE TACOS" and "Indulgence," and double entendres. You can read Taté's poem at: https://anmly.org/ap30/queer-indigenous-30/tate-walker/ Other ways to follow Taté: 1. On Twitter: https://twitter.com/MissusTWalker  2. On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/walkerimagining/  Photo by Taté ...
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October 21, 2021 66 mins
This week, Sogo (https://www.facebook.com/sogo.solaja) and I, Imogen Arate (https://poetsandmuses.com/imogen-arate/), discuss our respective poems, "Fantasy and ecstasy" and "A Blurring," and magical realism. You can read Imogen's poem, "A Blurring," at https://issuu.com/theopiatemagazine/docs/the_opiate_vol._25 You can also follow Sogo on: 1. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCImyzBWrWKiv8GdIregsYkg 2. Instagram: https:/...
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